Loyola College [Autonomous]

“College of Excellence”

Chennai - 600 034

BLITZKRIEG 2018

The Loyola Annual Debate Championships - March 3, 2018

On the 3rd of March, 2018, the Loyola Debate Society in association with the
Dean of Students Office conducted a City-Level Inter-Collegiate Debate
Championship titled “BLITZKRIEG 2018”. This championship was organised
with the sole aim to promote the debate culture among the students of colleges
in and around the city. The topics for the debate were handpicked on issues and
statements across various genres such as Politics, Law, Science & Technology,
Religion, Philosophy, etc.

The invites were sent to numerous colleges here in Chennai and promotions
were carried across various platforms of social media. The event received an
overwhelming response with over 43 teams confirming their participation. The
event was conducted in the Lawrence Sundaram Hall and eminent professors
from our college like Dr. Francis Jose, Dr. Xavier Mahimairaj, Dr. Joseph
Chandra were called to adjudicate the debates. The whole event was organised
in a perfect manner under the guidance of the Office Bearers, members of the
society and various volunteers, who ensured the smooth running of the event.

The event then concluded with a Valedictory ceremony with the Chief Guest
Mr. Jude Sannith, the Principal Correspondent at CNBC-TV18, who is a senior
television journalist covering business news from Chennai and an illustrious
alumnus of Loyola College (Batch 2007-10).The winners of Blitzkrieg 2018
were LICET and the runners-up were from Ethiraj College for Women.
Blitzkrieg 2018 - Highlights